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In the current educational climate, the focus has shifted from students not only being academically successful but also prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities, such as traditional four-year institutions, community colleges, career or vocational institutions.
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Harris, P.C., Mayes, R.D., Vega, D., Hines, E.M. (2017). Reaching Higher. In: Ellis, A.L. (eds) Transitioning Children with Disabilities. Studies in Inclusive Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-134-6_13
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